Description
Honey Glazed Salmon is a delightful dish that perfectly marries sweet and savory flavors, creating an unforgettable dining experience. This easy-to-follow recipe features succulent salmon fillets coated in a luscious glaze made from pure honey, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this gourmet meal that will impress your guests or satisfy your weeknight cravings. Served alongside roasted vegetables, quinoa, or garlic mashed potatoes, this honey glazed salmon transforms any dinner into a special occasion filled with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless fresh salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove salmon from the marinade (reserve it) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Brush the cooked salmon with the glaze before serving and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg